In Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp

question 237

Multiple Choice

In Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. v. Public Service Comm., the New York utility commission ruled that electric utilities could not advertise to promote the use of electricity. The Supreme Court held that the:

• A) the State interest in conserving energy was substantial, but a complete suppression of speech was more extensive than necessary to further the energy conservation goals
• B) the State interest in conserving energy was not substantial and a complete suppression of speech was more extensive than necessary to further the energy conservation goals
• C) the State interest in conserving energy was substantial and a complete suppression of speech was necessary to further the energy conservation goals
• D) the State interest in saving money was substantial, but a complete suppression of speech was more extensive than necessary to further the energy conservation goals
• E) none of the other choices are correct

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